China Blue and White Silk Top

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This is the 2nd top I have made from Burda #138- 8/2011. The 1st was in cotton and a trial before I cut into the China blue and white silk. This fabric was a total extravaganz and I had to be sure that I was totally happy with version1 before I cut into this gorgeous silk. All seams are French seamed. I interfaced the yoke with a plain off white silk organza to keep it light and give it some body. It weighs nothing, so it feels like wearing a cloud.

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I wore this last night to a lovely dinner party and felt very special in it. I am always amazed how silk can keep you warm as well. The dinner party was on the veranda of a 38th floor apartment and there was a cool breeze up there and I felt warm.

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Lovely choice my dear friend!!! the fabric is divine!! and for sure you made the right desition to do french seams, and also to interface in plain white…..just perfect. Your wardrove is growing!!!! and with very nice pieces….wonderfulll!!!

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